Illinois man who delivered tens of thousands of crosses to victims of tragedy dies
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of stay-at-home order
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Outrage in neighborhood, over social media after huge party defies social distancing rules
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
VIDEO: Chicago jail detainee attacks guard, steals keys, releases others in maximum security block
A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she believes the stay-at-home order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will extend past April 30 and into May.
Illinois man who killed wife and then himself feared both had COVID-19, police say
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
Mayor Lightfoot picks former Dallas Police Chief David Brown for Chicago's top cop
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former Dallas Police Chief David Brown to become the city's next top cop.
Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart
A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.
Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
20 more people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus; total now 42
The total number of infected people at the nursing home is 42 – 30 residents and 12 staff members.
22 people at Illinois nursing home test positive for coronavirus
Officials have announced that 22 people at a nursing home in suburban Chicago have tested positive for coronavirus.
Illinois Governor: Ordering all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11
All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Rod Blagojevich arrives home in Chicago following Trump commutation
Rod Blagojevich was released from prison Tuesday night and arrived home in Chicago Wednesday morning after President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of the former Illinois governor.
Students: Teacher told classmate to leave US for not standing during national anthem
If the allegations are true, the teacher’s comments would be a violation of the district’s anti-discrimination policy.
Unique Illinois privacy law leads to $550M Facebook settlement of a class-action lawsuit
Privacy advocates hail Illinois' strict biometric privacy law as the nation's strongest form of protection in the commercial use of such data, and it has survived ongoing efforts by the tech industry and other businesses to weaken it.